How far is Wheeling, WV from Charleston, WV?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wheeling and Charleston is 128.1 miles (206.15 km).
Flight distance from Wheeling, WV to Charleston, WV is 128.1 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Wheeling to Charleston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wheeling, West Virginia to Charleston, West Virginia is: 180.02 miles (289.72 km) by car.
Driving from Wheeling to Charleston will take approximately 02 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Wheeling
City in West Virginia
| Population | 26283 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°3'50"N 80°43'15"W |
| Latitude | 40.0639600 |
| Longitude | -80.7209100 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
The capital of West Virginia. It is located on the Kanawha River in the eastern part of the state. Charleston is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the West Virginia State Capitol and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
| Population | 45879 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°20'59"N 81°37'57"W |
| Latitude | 38.3498200 |
| Longitude | -81.6326200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Charleston: Dickinson Street (-81.632578,38.349779)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wheeling and Charleston
The distance between Wheeling and Charleston is 290 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 13 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Wheeling and Charleston. The current time is 21:38:33.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 59 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 00 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 34 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 24 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 14 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.05 liters (6.35 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wheeling and Charleston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wheeling to Charleston is $21.49 (diesel $26.92).
West Virginia gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.38 | $3.73 | $4.07 | $4.24 |
| Total | $21.49 | $23.68 | $25.87 | $26.92 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in West Virginia ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.383 (Diesel $4.238) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wheeling and Charleston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
